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I wanted to start this thread for all the Panorama fixture and stunner strip owners. Everybody isn't into DIY LED projects and some of us just want to buy something that works, so I went with Ecoxotic.

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I wanted to start this thread for all the Panorama fixture and stunner strip owners. Everybody isn't into DIY LED projects and some of us just want to buy something that works, so I went with Ecoxotic.

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I was one of the non DIYer LED people. I just wanted something that was "turn key" that I was confident would work properly instead of something I tried to make. I went for the 5.6 Nanotuners retro kit. There was some installation required, but I didn't have to do nearly as much as if I bought everything separately and assembled it myself.

I run a 403nm strip as a moon light for my BC29. It turns on about midway in the 1 hour ramping down period of my blue LEDs and it stays on for 2 hours after the Blue's are totally out so if I'm staying up late I can still see some activity in my tank. It's a different/cool color and it isn't too bright so I'd recommend it. I'd post pics, but you can't even tell it has the purple hue to it, it just looks really dark blue. I'm still trying to figure out good settings for my camera.

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I was one of the non DIYer LED people. I just wanted something that was "turn key" that I was confident would work properly instead of something I tried to make. I went for the 5.6 Nanotuners retro kit. There was some installation required, but I didn't have to do nearly as much as if I bought everything separately and assembled it myself.

I run a 403nm strip as a moon light for my BC29. It turns on about midway in the 1 hour ramping down period of my blue LEDs and it stays on for 2 hours after the Blue's are totally out so if I'm staying up late I can still see some activity in my tank. It's a different/cool color and it isn't too bright so I'd recommend it. I'd post pics, but you can't even tell it has the purple hue to it, it just looks really dark blue. I'm still trying to figure out good settings for my camera.

So im guessing the Nanotuners retro kits are dimmable? My thing is I have a 5.5g with a custom hood and am looking for a retrofit type kit that will be dimmable and possibly be able to be attached to a andruino type controller. I dont know if the nanotuners kits will fit anything but the AOI's they specifically make them for.

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I was one of the non DIYer LED people. I just wanted something that was "turn key" that I was confident would work properly instead of something I tried to make. I went for the 5.6 Nanotuners retro kit. There was some installation required, but I didn't have to do nearly as much as if I bought everything separately and assembled it myself.

I run a 403nm strip as a moon light for my BC29. It turns on about midway in the 1 hour ramping down period of my blue LEDs and it stays on for 2 hours after the Blue's are totally out so if I'm staying up late I can still see some activity in my tank. It's a different/cool color and it isn't too bright so I'd recommend it. I'd post pics, but you can't even tell it has the purple hue to it, it just looks really dark blue. I'm still trying to figure out good settings for my camera.

The purple 403 strip is not too bright, so its great for a moonlight. I hear that the uv spectrum that it emits is great for zooxanthellae growth. A recent article called it "extra special because there currently are no widely available high output LEDs in this color range so this medium output UV LED light is the closest approximation to true 420nm actinic light from an LED." I keep mine on 24/7 without fear of algae growth, and they allow my green and blue corals to shine in the dark.

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I'm glad you started this. I was looking at this fixture and couldn't find any reviews for it. I'm hoping other owners join in and give some reviews. Then I can make an informed decision. I'm not a DIY'er either!

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I'm glad you started this. I was looking at this fixture and couldn't find any reviews for it. I'm hoping other owners join in and give some reviews. Then I can make an informed decision. I'm not a DIY'er either!

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I just bought the mixed white and blues (12W) for my 10 gallon and everything seems happier (my one zoa). For under a hundred bucks, it looks just as good as the other low cost T5 systems and I don't have to worry about replacing them for a good long while. I'm happy so far! I'll post a picture when there is something worth looking at.

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I'm glad you started this. I was looking at this fixture and couldn't find any reviews for it. I'm hoping other owners join in and give some reviews. Then I can make an informed decision. I'm not a DIY'er either!

yeah, i started it for guys like myself who like to do research before they jump into a purchase. I couldn't find ANY info on this light before i picked it up; I hope this thread helps someone make an informed decision.

LOL DIY failures unite!!!!!!! Where did you guys pick these units up?

DIY is fun, but building lights is outside my area of expertise. lol. I picked up my lights at a LFS; they're carried by a number of online retailers as well

Damn looking sexy

I was very leery about LEDs but the more I read and see the more I want them. I need to replace my lighting and im pretty sure its gonna be with LED.

take the plunge!

I just bought the mixed white and blues (12W) for my 10 gallon and everything seems happier (my one zoa). For under a hundred bucks, it looks just as good as the other low cost T5 systems and I don't have to worry about replacing them for a good long while. I'm happy so far! I'll post a picture when there is something worth looking at.

sounds good

Just ordered a 453 Panorama to supplement a 70w MH on a JBJ12. With luck from the UPS gods, I'll be posting up some pics in a few days.

you'll be surprised by the difference. It puts off lots of blue

Took a couple quick shots. Still can't get a decent picture with only the 453 Blue on! I'll get some macro shots on the tripod over the weekend.

your tank looks amazing bro!

Edited May 14, 2010 by VtheMaestro

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This pic is in my post but I thought it goes great here since I said I would. I had a crappy freshwater light on the tank while it cycled and just got this little light. I can't agree more with the blues comment though! There are little bits of blue on some of my snails and the swirls are vibrant in real life up close. I can't wait to get some corals in here!!

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Can someone let me know if 2 x Panorama Modules would be adequate for my Biocube 14G? I want to mod the hood and make sure that they are adequate for some SPS...They look awesom in the pics, BTW...Perfect balance to my eyes.